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Scallywag

#E5D5BD

RGB 229, 213, 189 · HSL 36°, 43%, 82% · CMYK 0, 7, 17, 10

Scallywag is #E5D5BD in HEX — rgb(229, 213, 189), hsl(36°, 43%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 17%, 10%).

Scallywag pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 43%, 82%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E5D5BD

RGB229, 213, 189

HSL36°, 43%, 82%

HSV36°, 17%, 90%

CMYK0, 7, 17, 10

Decimal15062461

CSS RGBrgb(229, 213, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 43%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 0.6 · #E4D5BC

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 0.6 · #E4D5BC

Dulux

Scallywag S12E1

ΔE 0.8 · #E3D4BB

Benjamin Moore

Cayman 952

ΔE 1 · #E3D5BE

Vista Paint

Wild Oats C-1420

ΔE 1.2 · #E8D8C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D4BC

Sherwin-Williams

Echelon Ecru SW7574

ΔE 1.4 · #E7D8BE

Behr

Moongaze MQ3-41

ΔE 1.5 · #E8D9C2

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1.6 · #E2D6BD

Valspar

Lovely Bluff 3004-10C

ΔE 1.6 · #E5D8C1

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 2.1 · #EBD9C3

Kilz

Navajo White LK250

ΔE 2.1 · #E4D7C2

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 2.1 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5D5BD

#BDCDE5

Analogous

#E5C1BD

#E5D5BD

#E1E5BD

Triadic

#E5D5BD

#BDE5D5

#D5BDE5

Split-Complementary

#E5D5BD

#BDE1E5

#C1BDE5

Tetradic

#E5D5BD

#BDE5C1

#BDCDE5

#E5BDE1

Monochromatic

#B98F50

#CFB287

#E5D5BD

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#E5D5BD

#CDE5BD

#BDCDE5

#D5BDE5

Compound

#E5D5BD

#E1E5BD

#BDCDE5

#C1BDE5

Variations

Lighter

#EADDCA

#EEE5D9

#F4F0EA

Darker

#CFAF80

#A97E3D

#644A22

Saturation

#D7D2CB

#E5D5BD

#F2D8B0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D5BD

#DFD9BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D5BD

#D8D8C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D5BD

#E6D2D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Scallywag strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#EBCCA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#E5D5BD

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D8D1CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#95ACCE

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #E5D5BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D5BD;

CSS Variable

--color-scallywag: #E5D5BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scallywag': '#E5D5BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D5BD] text-[#E5D5BD]

SCSS

$scallywag: #E5D5BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D5BD?

#E5D5BD is Scallywag, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D5BD warm or cool?

Scallywag reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Scallywag?

Scallywag works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Scallywag?

Scallywag pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Scallywag?

You can download Scallywag on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Scallywag?

The hex code is #E5D5BD. In RGB it's 229, 213, 189, and in HSL it's 36°, 43%, 82%.

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